Ladeiras Do Xil As Caborcas 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ladeiras Do Xil
Label Name:
 
As Caborcas
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Valdeorras, Galicia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Mencía, Merenzao, Sousón, Brancellao (field blend; small amount Godello reported)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Critic scores for the 2021 vintage: Lobenberg 97, James Suckling 97, Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) 96, Parker 96, Tim Atkin 95, Peñín 95

Tasting Note
Perfumed and mineral-driven: wild red and black berries, licorice, subtle floral and garrigue notes. Silky tannins, bright acidity and fine-grained texture with a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled pork, mushroom risotto, charcuterie and Manchego, roasted root vegetables. Asian: Korean bulgogi, yakitori, miso-glazed salmon, Cantonese roast pork (char siu), mild Sichuan pork.

Production Method
Organic, hand-harvested; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in small stainless steel and oak vats; aged ~15 months in large 1,500–2,000L foudres; minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Ladeiras do Xil is Telmo Rodríguez’s project (with Pablo Eguzkiza) restoring ancient terraced vineyards. As Caborcas is a 2.5ha single vineyard with many vines over 80 years, farmed organically.